Certified Medical Assistant

Baptist Health; Somerset (KY); Sur place; USD 29 000 - 39 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Sign-on bonus available

Résumé du poste

Baptist Health in Somerset, KY is seeking a Medical Assistant to support outpatient cardiology clinics. The role emphasizes direct patient care, vital signs, medication reconciliation, and efficient patient flow.

Proficiency with EPIC and strong organizational skills are essential, with on-site work required to assist providers and coordinate tests and procedures. Successful candidates may perform EKGs, phlebotomy, injections, and laboratory tasks after completing clinical competency and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year of Medical Assistant experience in a medical setting with direct patient care.
• Clinical training includes vital signs, patient history and medications, and basic procedures.

Responsabilités

• Obtain vital signs and patient history.
• Reconcile medications and document in the medical record.
• Coordinate patient flow and scheduling within an outpatient clinic.
• Manage EPIC EMR, processing medication requests and prior authorizations.
• Coordinate tests and procedures; may perform EKGs, lab tests, injections and phlebotomy after training.
• Maintain strong communication and organizational support for providers; on-site presence required.

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Outils

EMR System

Description du poste

Summary

Job Description:

BHMG Cardiology

Somerset, KY

**Bonus Available**

Sign-on bonus is reserved for new hires meeting eligibility criteria.

Job Description

The Medical Assistant provides direct patient care and clinical support within an outpatient clinic. Responsibilities include obtaining vital signs, reconciling medications, collecting patient history, and facilitating patient flow.

Additional duties involve managing the electronic health record (EPIC), scheduling appointments, processing medication requests, handling prior authorizations, and coordinating tests and procedures. Upon successful completion of clinical competency, the role may also require performing EKGs, lab tests, injections, and/or phlebotomy.

Strong communication and organizational skills are essential to ensure efficient patient care and support for providers. This role requires regular on-site presence to perform the essential job functions.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or General Education Equivalency
• 1+ year(s) of experience as a Medical Assistant in a medical office, clinic or similar setting required. Experience must include direct, hands‑on patient care in a clinical setting, such as obtaining vital signs, documenting patient history and medications, and performing clinical procedures (e.g. EKG’s, phlebotomy, administering injections or vaccines).
• Or Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant training program, that includes hands on patient experience as part of the curriculum, required.
• Upon hire, all Medical Assistants will undergo a clinical competency assessment and must successfully complete MA orientation. Those who do not meet the required standards will be enrolled in the Medical Assistant Trainee Program for further development and evaluation.
• Basic computer skills, experience with EMR System a plus.
• Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.
• BAT and DOT certifications required for Medical Assistants in Occupational Medicine within 90 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications for a Certified Medical Assistant:

• Current Medical Assistant Certification from AAMA, AMT, NAHP, NCCT, or AAMP.
• Or graduate of an accredited LPN or RN program with current unrestricted licensure.
• Upon hire, all Medical Assistants will undergo a clinical competency assessment and must successfully complete MA orientation. Those who do not meet the required standards will be enrolled in the Medical Assistant Trainee Program for further development and evaluation.
• Basic computer skills, experience with EMR System a plus.
• Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.
• BAT and DOT certifications required for Medical Assistants in Occupational Medicine within 90 days of hire.

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Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.